Novation Nocturn 49 is a competitively priced USB Midi Controller Keyboard that comes with a monster set of features. Novation Nocturn 49 delivers a high quality, 49-note keyboard manufactured by Fatar, an array of 33 assignable controls and 8 drum trigger pads. To round out the package nicely is Novation's incredible Automap software, making Nocturn 49 the ideal front end to any computer based recording setup.
Nocturn 49 Keyboard's Automap control software enables the quick and easy assignment of controllers. All it requires is a simple click on the parameter, followed by a touch on a knob or button, and it is assigned! Novation Automap when used with Nocturn 49 also enables you to keep track of what is assigned to what - instead of using a small monochrome LCD screen, Nocturn Keyboard displays control information where you really need it: on your computer monitor.
Automap software graphically displays Nocturn's control surface. The controllers themselves also tell you what is going on: LED rings around the 8 encoders show their current settings, and LED's behind the buttons tell you if they are on or off. Novation Nocturn 49 Features:
- High quality professional keyboard. Velocity-sensitive, keyboard from Fatar, with assignable after-touch. The Nocturn Keyboard feels like playing an instrument rather than a computer peripheral.
- Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback. Brightly lit 11 segment LED rings around the eight smooth encoders, and backlit buttons throughout provide instant visual feedback for every physical control.
- Touch-sensitive encoders. All 8 oversized encoders are touch sensitive, bringing up mapping information and allowing you to ‘touch’ in automation data on DAW’s with a ‘touch’ mode.
- Automap control Software. Allows you to instantly 'learn' controllers to plug-ins. The GUI graphically displays Nocturn Keyboard's control surface on your computer monitor, enabling you to see exactly what is assigned to what, without using a tiny LCD screen.
- 8 Velocity-sensitive drumpads. Nocturn Keyboard features 8 'softfeel' velocity sensitive drum pads. These can do more than just trigger notes and sketch drum patterns, all can be assigned to control software parameters.
- Total of 33 MIDI assignable controls. 8 trigger pads, 8 dials, 14 buttons, modulation wheel. Sustain and expression pedal control can also be added.
- Speed Dial. The 9th encoder is a unique 'Speed Dial' which allows you to instantly change the value of any parameter the cursor is pointing at, with no assignment needed whatsoever.
- USB Powered. Nocturn Keyboard is powered by USB saving valuable plug sockets. It can also be powered down without being unplugged, preserving battery power in laptops.
Apart from from high quality hardware, what really sets the Nocturn 49 Keyboard aside is the Automap control software. Automap is now even more powerful and easy to use. Nocturn 49 ships with Automap standard, which acts as a software interface for the unit.